If you’ve ever been licked by a cat, you’ve experienced the roughness of the tongue, almost like sandpaper. A cat’s tongue is covered with barbs called papillae that face backwards and cause the rough sensation. The barbs are made of seratin, a substance found in human fingernails. The barbs serve a number of purposes. Cats […]
Building your dog’s trust in you takes time. Although dogs tend to show us affection at once, trust is something we must earn. Touch is very important to dogs (humans too). Dogs, like humans, are social animals and enjoy interaction with their own species as well as others. Petting gives a dog a positive, feel […]
Many dog owners are looking for a pastime that is fun for humans and animals alike, that allows enough exercise and, ideally, strengthens the bond between the dog and its owner.
